# ἐφίστημι/ephistēmi This word is an action. It is a verb. * This word can mean to come suddenly to where a thing or event is. * This word can mean to attack someone or something. * This word can mean to stand on something. * This word can mean to stand near someone or something. * This word can mean to approach or be near. When used this way, this word means an event will happen soon. * This word can mean to happen suddenly. * This word can mean to begin. * This word can mean to cause something to stop.